Top Rankings
Barren County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,071 students in Barren County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Barren County School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
5,071 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
325 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barren County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
22%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
89%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,511 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,133 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,511
$14,242
Spending / Student
$15,133
$13,981
Best Barren County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2002 North Jackson Highway
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-2300
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
Temple Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8788 Tompkinsville Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 427-2611
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 427-2611
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Bavel
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Hilltopper Way
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3787
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3787
Grades: 1-12
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Red Cross Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Parkview Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-2400
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 697 students
Rank: #55.
Austin Tracy Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2477 Austin Tracy Rd
Lucas, KY 42156
(270) 646-2236
Lucas, KY 42156
(270) 646-2236
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Rank: #66.
Barren County Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Trojan Trail
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-4909
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-4909
Grades: 7-8
| 642 students
Rank: #77.
Hiseville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
149 Cardinal Blvd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 453-2611
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 453-2611
Grades: PK-6
| 319 students
Rank: #88.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4601 New Salem Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
Rank: #99.
Barren County High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
507 Trojan Trail
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-6315
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-6315
Grades: 9-12
| 1,301 students
Rank: #1010.
Park City Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Indian Mill Rd
Park City, KY 42160
(270) 749-5665
Park City, KY 42160
(270) 749-5665
Grades: PK-6
| 351 students
Rank: #1111.
College Street Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 E College Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-6554
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-6554
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barren County School District?
Barren County School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,071 students.
What is the rank of Barren County School District?
Barren County School District is ranked #55 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barren County School District?
89% of Barren County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barren County School District?
Barren County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Barren County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,133 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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